To serve wholistically

So, about a year and a half ago I came across an advertisement for this emergency relief organization called Medair. Since then, I found myself browsing their website to learn more about who they are, what they're about, and how I might be able to get involved. See, I've been searching for an opportunity where I can serve people wholistically. It's just not me to be either an 'evangelizer' or to be strictly a humanitarian. My faith compels me to love wholly - the spiritual, emotional, physical, mental needs of people. I believe this is how Jesus lived here & therefore how I need to live & love as well. To honor God through honoring his people, that is what I want to be about.

Back to Medair...I had a brief exchange of emails with their main office last year, but didn't feel compelled right then to pursue more. No one I knew had ever heard of this organization, until my friend Brandi introduced me to an acquaintance of hers, who happened to have just returned from serving 2 years in Uganda with Medair. After pummelling Mike with questions about his experiences, I was convinced I needed to take a step forward. Thus, I began the application process to see what might happen (and in the mean time put in my notice at CCAI...that's another story!). Well, just last week I received word that they'd like me to be part of their Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC) next month in Switzerland, where the headquarters is. I'm not guaranteed any position with them at this point, but should know by the end of my week with them in June...whether this is the road ahead of me or just another learning curve, I'm very excited!

To be connected with a group of people whose values and goals are so aligned with my own is quite inspiring! I'll get into more of that later...until then, I'm enjoying this journey!